Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge Auction Archive red and white threads

red and white threads

Bomber Squadron Clasp Gold - 1957 Version - gilded clasp and patinated winged arrow

thus enabling the momentum of the advance to be continued

both the pommel and the cross guard are early quality brass base having nearly 100% of the gilded finish

Of superb French manufacture

Canada, Cef. A 142Nd Infantry Battalion "London's Own" Cap Badge Auction Archive red and white threadsIn pickled brass, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. M. R. Graham with a strength of 26 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve